A wise young lady reminded me of something today, Words that “YOU” may want to think about and perhaps use in your life. I mentioned yesterday our societies connected, disconnectedness. We can all post something online at the drop of a hat. State our likes dislikes without a care in the world, but when was the last time that “YOU” really connected with another human being face to face. Asked them how they were, even perish the thought asked a second question and cared about the answer?
I have been guilty of being selfish, caring only about myself. I still am at times I am told. BUT I like to think that I do show some caring outside my immediate circle. In all honesty it makes me feel good. Whenever my struggles get hard to cope with and fear creeps into my thoughts, I ask myself how would XYZ feel if I was not there. Maybe they would not care, maybe it would hurt them a lot. Merely the fact that I did not turn to them. Touch base, let them know my difficulties. This illness effects us all differently, no two people are exactly alike so I am told. I will disagree a little. I bet that there was and still is somebody out there is scared like I was. Like sometimes I still am. Can I cope and survive another round of trigeminal neuralgia. Am I up to the challenge or will I break rule one? I can not say, I think I can but I am not sure.
We are a family, act like it, do not be alone with your questions, your fears. Yes, it is important to be selfish about your needs. “YOU” are not a floor mat for others to wipe their feet on. “YOU” are important and valuable. On the other hand, share that experience and wisdom with others. Talking with your children is a good start. Share what “YOU” have learned. Show that the courage is within us. Sometimes it takes a little wiggle to let it out. “YOU” can be that inspiration for somebody else because “YOU” choose to share something one day. Keep doing it and “YOU” might make it a habit and start to realize that it feels good, and feeling good is the way we like to be.
Royce (the ms writer)
be a better person than others think you can be.
